When homeowners think about carpet cleaning, they often forget that area rugs can be just as dirty, if not dirtier. Whether your rug sits under the kitchen table, in a living room, or by the front door, it collects crumbs, dirt, allergens, and pet hair that regular vacuuming cannot fully remove. Professional area rug cleaning restores your rug’s beauty, removes hidden contaminants, and extends its life.
Types of Area Rugs That Can Be Professionally Cleaned
Professional cleaning can be performed on a wide variety of rug types, including:
- Contemporary rugs (hand-knotted or machine-made)
- Oriental rugs
- Anatolian/Turkish rugs
- Persian rugs
- Uzbek rugs
- Navajo rugs
- Afghan rugs
Each type of rug requires a specialized approach to ensure colors remain vibrant and fibers are protected.
Why Area Rugs Are Cleaned Offsite
A professional carpet cleaning company will not clean area rugs inside your home or in a driveway. Cleaning off-site offers several benefits:
- Prevents damage to hardwood, tile, or carpet beneath the rug
- Controls dye bleeding and fading by carefully monitoring water temperature and cleaning agents
- Allows extended washing and rinsing for rugs with heavy soiling or urine contamination
- Ensures proper drying conditions to avoid mold or mildew
By moving the rug to a specialized cleaning facility, professionals can deliver a more thorough and safer cleaning.
HydroClean's 10-Step Area Rug Cleaning Process
At HydroClean Carpet Cleaning in Colorado Springs, we use natural fiber-safe cleaners, specialized rinses, deodorizers, and urine neutralizers. Our IICRC-certified rug cleaning technicians follow a detailed 10-step process:
- Inspection - Identify fibers, construction, and stains
- Beating - Loosen and remove embedded dirt and allergens
- Vacuuming - Extract surface debris with commercial-grade vacuums
- Dye Lock Application - Prevent bleeding in wool, silk, or other natural fibers
- Pre-treatment - Target stains, odors, and problem areas
- Washing - Deep clean with safe, effective solutions
- Drying - Controlled drying to protect fibers and prevent damage
- Post-inspection - Ensure stains and odors are fully addressed
- Re-cleaning if necessary - Repeat wash and dry for heavily soiled rugs
- Finishing and Wrapping - Apply encapsulant and prepare rug for delivery
How HydroClean Handles Special Rug Concerns
- Colorfastness: Each rug is tested before cleaning, and a dye-locking agent is applied if needed.
- Delicate fibers: Natural fiber rugs such as wool and silk are cleaned with low heat, low pressure, and mild agitation.
- Urine damage: Rugs affected by urine may require multiple cleanings or full submersion in a cleaning pit. Since urine and fecal matter are acidic, the longer they remain, the higher the chance of permanent fiber damage.
Need Your Area Rug Cleaned?
If your favorite area rug has lost its luster or carries odors, HydroClean Carpet Cleaning is here to help. Our proven 10-step process restores rugs to their original beauty while protecting their fibers and colors.
Contact us today to schedule your professional area rug cleaning and give your rugs the care they deserve.
